Are you worried that your League of Legends (LoL) account has been banned or put on hold? The first step is to learn Riot Games’ rigorous rules of behavior. Riot doesn’t wait to punish players who disobey these regulations. They could get a temporary suspension or a permanent ban. Most of the time, suspensions are only breaks, but people who break the rules a lot or do something really bad could lose their accounts for good.
What is the Difference Between Bans, Suspensions, and Restrictions?
Riot really cares about keeping their gaming area safe. Bans and suspensions completely stop you from getting into your account for a certain amount of time. On the other hand, restrictions are more like warnings that come with limited capability and are given for small mistakes.
If you cheat, go AFK (away from keyboard), or act in a harmful way, you can be the first to get restrictions. But if you keep it up, such limits will turn into suspensions or even bans. If you are banned or suspended, you can’t log in again until the penalty is over, or forever if the offense is very bad.
Punishments: Temporary vs. Permanent
Temporary bans are like being forced to take a break for a few days or weeks so you can think about how you acted. Not listening to warnings or making trouble over and over? That’s when permanent bans come into play. These bans will permanently lock your account, no matter what. Riot won’t think twice about kicking players who keep breaking the rules or being rude to others.
Why Does Riot Kick Players Out? Common Crimes
If you get banned, Riot will tell you why when you try to log in. Common causes are:
AFKing: It’s a big no-no to leave your squad in the middle of a game. It hurts everyone and isn’t fair.
Cheating: Are you using hackers or tools from other people? That’s a quick way to get kicked out.
Intentional Feeding: Are you purposely dying to benefit the other team? Riot’s veterans can quickly recognize feeders and won’t put up with them.
Offensive names: Smart, yes, but only if they stay polite.
Toxicity: Harassment, verbal abuse, and prejudice are all harmful for the community and will get you in trouble.
Can You Get a Ban or Suspension Lifted?
You can appeal to Riot if you really think you were wronged. Screenshots and other evidence are your greatest bet for proving your innocence. Riot rarely changes its decision without proof. It’s against the rules to do things like win-trading or account boosting, and it’s a big deal to protect fair play.
How to Make an Appeal
Go to Riot’s support website and click on “Discuss a Personal Suspension, Ban, or Restriction” to register a ticket. Give as much information and proof as you can. Then, be patient and wait for Riot’s decision, which they normally send by email.
If your appeal doesn’t work and the ban is only temporary, you’ll have to wait it out. For bans that last forever? Sadly, that’s the end of the line—there are no do-overs.
How to Avoid Future Suspensions
Follow Riot’s rules of conduct after the ban is over. The community does well when everyone is respectful and plays fair. Run into toxic players or cheaters? Tell someone and stay away from them.
